Present evidence and arguments to the parties and court
Prepares complex court documents for filing
Work with others in office with common clients\
Work with county attorney’s office for resolution of cases and issues
Prepare case for trial and upcoming hearings
Other job requirements as is deemed necessary
Full time employment of at least 40 hours a week – more hours may be required based upon case requirements
Experience and Skill Requirements
Attention to detail
Focused attitude to get tasks completed in timely manner
Professional appearance and attitude
Computer and online literacy, specifically Word and Excel for Windows and Google Chrome
Good judgment and decision-making
Able to work under and handle pressure
Highly self-motivated and able to work on own with limited direction and interaction
Ability to work on repetitive tasks on daily basis and stay motivated
Spanish language skills preferred but are not required
Must be licensed to practice law in Nebraska or be preparing to take the bar exam in 2021
Compensation Full time yearly pay between $48,000 to $51,000 per year based upon experience with benefits of vacation / sick days / health insurance
Additional Information This office is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary for qualified applications. This is a government job for the purpose of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Location Madison, Nebraska
Application Process Please mail cover letter and resume to: Madison County Public Defender PO Box 534 Madison, NE 68748 Or email the same to: publicdefender@madisoncountyne.com Applications accepted until position is filled
